2001 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability
356 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2001 Toyota Camry, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 15/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 79,500 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2001 Toyota Camry has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2001 sits among all Camry years
What owners report
“2001 toyota camry le. Engine oil leaking. I did not realize untill i went to 65k service by dealer. The leaking oil malfunction power steering”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Camry
“I do not feel engine braking effect when I apply brake instead I have to press brake hard to hold until engine idles. It is a serious issue in older cars. My car has 153000 miles.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Camry
“Consumer states while driving had a front end collision and air bag did not deploy, causing injuries. Ts”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Camry
“Car sputters and kills while trying to start. Will start after a couple of attempts - this problem has been named the "cold start problem" by toyota.. Toyota has replaced the computer, fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel regulator, spark plugs, cleaned the engine.....no good. Car is defective and they…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Camry
“My 2001 toyota camry le skidded and went out of control in wet weather. The tire had only about 20,000 miles in it at that time. We have e bridgestone potenza tires in that car.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Camry
“Brake fluid failed causing master cylinder seals to swell. It could not have been contaminated since no one ever touched the braking system since car was new. Mr”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 Camry
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 180 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 78,750 miles. Half of those reports fall between 41,073 and 110,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY…
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT SUB FRAME, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE…
Federal defect investigations
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2001 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2001 Toyota Camry drew 356 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 15/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2001 Toyota Camry problems?
The top reported problems for the 2001 Toyota Camry are engine (61 complaints), speed control (46), and airbags (39).
At what mileage do 2001 Toyota Camry problems show up?
Owners most often report 2001 Toyota Camry problems around 78,750 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 41,073 and 110,000 miles.
Does the 2001 Toyota Camry have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2001 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.